Trading commodities with ThinkMarkets
Tight spreads
Benefit from tight spreads from as low as $0.02 on WTI, $0.06 on gold and $0.022 on silver.
Leverage up to 1:500
Control a position on gold up to $50,000 in size with just a $100 deposit.
Automated execution
Get your trades placed instantly without any manual intervention.
Why trade commodities?
Speculate on the price movements of popular commodities such as gold, silver, oil and more with leverage of up to 1:500.
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Go long or short
Benefit in both rising and falling markets by going long or short.
Uncover more opportunities
Access commodities such as gold, silver and oil 23 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Deep liquidity
Quickly open and close positions at any time with fair and transparent pricing.
Commodities CFD trading scenarios
XAU/USD
$2,000
5 contracts
$2,000 ×5 =$10,000
$20,000 ÷20 =$1,000
Your research tells you that gold’s price is going to rise.
EXIT PRICE
$2,050
PROFIT/LOSS
=(Exit price - entry price) x Trade size
=(2,050 -2,000) ×5
=50 ×5
=250
EXIT PRICE
$1,950
PROFIT/LOSS
=(Exit price - entry price) x Trade size
=(1,950 -2,000) ×5
=-50 ×5
=-250